Japanese Religions, Calendars, and Religious Culture in Brazil

This article analyzes some characteristics of religious culture in Brazil found in calendars collected by the author, particularly at the turn of 2006. General features of calendars in Brazil are summarized in reference to national culture, mass culture, company culture, and religious culture. Calen...

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Published in:Japanese journal of religious studies
Main Author: Nakamaki, Hirochika 1947- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Nanzan Institute [2008]
In: Japanese journal of religious studies
Further subjects:B Ethnoreligious groups
B Retail stores
B Waxing
B Sacred Texts
B Brazilian culture
B Buddhism
B Religious Studies
B Tenrikyo
B Popular Culture
B Catholicism
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Summary:This article analyzes some characteristics of religious culture in Brazil found in calendars collected by the author, particularly at the turn of 2006. General features of calendars in Brazil are summarized in reference to national culture, mass culture, company culture, and religious culture. Calendars issued by Japanese religious organizations are described in detail according to their affiliations, namely Shin Buddhism, the Catholic Church, Seichō-no-Ie, Perfect Liberty, and Tenrikyō.
Contains:Enthalten in: Japanese journal of religious studies